Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Leona Moore and Rita Miller, brothers and sisters-in-law Robert Moore, Louis Miller, Olen Welch, Vincent Marsot, Arthur and Vada Hall, Lester and Evia Hall, Russell and Viola Willey, Robert and Jane Hall, and Bertha Jean Hall.

Lawrence was raised in Knox County and graduated from St. Joseph High School in Edina. He was engaged in farming all of his life in Knox County, living in the same home for the past 95 years. Lawrence served his country in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946. Lawrence was employed for several years as a Loan Inspector for ASCS and was a substitute mail carrier on horseback. Lawrence loved woodworking and refinished and built furniture after his retirement. Lawrence had rebuilt and restored the Pulpit and various pieces at the St. Joseph Church. He loved music and life and lived it to the fullest. His gift to his family was his faith, keeping a positive attitude, a sense of humor but mostly his love to his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held 10 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2014, in the Knox County Community Center in Edina, MO. Father Joseph Hoi celebrated the Mass with Deacon Ken Berry assisting. Burial with full military honors was held in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Music was provided by Nancy Reardon, organist and his grandchildren. Casket bearers were his grandsons Samuel Myers, Nick Myers, Matt Clark, David Clark, Paul Clark and Joshua Clark. Honorary bearers were Jonathan Clark, Katie Rucinski, Mary Ann Rotert, Alex Reel, Emily McLouth, Laura Clark, Mary Morin, Annie Morin and Natalie Clark. Prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2014, at the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO.

Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Parish Improvement Foundation, Knox County Nutrition Site or the Knox County Community Center. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO, 63537.